20 years post-Soviet: Armenia

Published time: 3 Jun, 2011 08:41 Edited time: 4 Jun, 2011 06:38

­The former Soviet republic of Armenia has a very old, interesting and even tragic history. People living on this land 7,000 years ago were already making wine and shoes. Cognac from this country stands abreast with its famous French counterpart. Armenia was the world’s first country to turn Christianity into a state religion. According to the Bible, Mt. Ararat was the first landmark that Noah saw after escaping the Great Flood. The famous French singer Charles Aznavour, and singer and Hollywood star Cher are from Armenia. Take a closer look at Armenia with the help of a new documentary.